Once I took a closer look at the name for my blog site, I realized that I cannot spell oxymoron.
Spell checking programs can, but when I am typing things into a small block on a web site without any spaces or punctuation, I am susceptible to making a think-o.
Yes, I did mean to type "think-o" my virtual audience members. A type-o in my book is when you hit the wrong key. I was not reaching with my right hand for the "y" key and mistakenly hit the "i" key.
Sure, they only have one key in between them, and they often make the same sound when pronounced, but I pride myself on being a pretty good speller.
[I also have a fairly accurate "smeller," which is why I decline to put my nose near anything when my husband starts the query with, "do you think this is still okay to eat...."]
I will close out this blog with commenting that maybe an OXI-MORON has something to do with acting like a spelling moron when you haven't provided enough oxygen to your brain.... Nope, spelling doesn't match with that either, but perhaps I have been putting too much OXI-CLEAN in my laundry lately.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Polar Vortex, schmolar moretext
Why do all the storms have to have some catchy names these days. I realize that it is easier to track them if they have a handle (mostly for the twitterverse, it seems), but the 24 hour news and weather cycle is getting out of control.
I have probably complained out this already, but it never hurts to do so again, if you can be funny about it.
My understanding of the current chilly weather in my region is created by the jet stream dipping down farther south than it normally would during the winter months, sucking a huge cold front down towards my front door. The barometer has not been nearly as low as I have remembered it offshore in the North Pacific, either while stationed on a military vessel or viewing forecasts from the comfort of my office in Juneau, as we tried to move the puzzle pieces around that very large body of water.
If you like spoonerisms, I guess you could go with volar portex, but that does not make much sense to me. "Schmolar Moretext" is more my style. Schmolar because many adults will be grinding their molars when bundling up their children or digging out their autos today, and moretext because lots of people with smartphones will be home today texting rather than sitting in their offices.
Of course the first responders will still be out doing their tough jobs during this frigid weather, so please slow down on the roads (or waterways) and give these folks a break today. They are striving to keep you safe, so please help them to help you!
I have probably complained out this already, but it never hurts to do so again, if you can be funny about it.
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My understanding of the current chilly weather in my region is created by the jet stream dipping down farther south than it normally would during the winter months, sucking a huge cold front down towards my front door. The barometer has not been nearly as low as I have remembered it offshore in the North Pacific, either while stationed on a military vessel or viewing forecasts from the comfort of my office in Juneau, as we tried to move the puzzle pieces around that very large body of water.
If you like spoonerisms, I guess you could go with volar portex, but that does not make much sense to me. "Schmolar Moretext" is more my style. Schmolar because many adults will be grinding their molars when bundling up their children or digging out their autos today, and moretext because lots of people with smartphones will be home today texting rather than sitting in their offices.
Of course the first responders will still be out doing their tough jobs during this frigid weather, so please slow down on the roads (or waterways) and give these folks a break today. They are striving to keep you safe, so please help them to help you!
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